Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Evolving Solution Services; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Poulin | Willey in Charlotte, NC seeks a Workers' Compensation Lawyer to manage claims from evaluation to settlement or appeal. Active NC law license in good standing is required; experience in workers' compensation, civil litigation, or related fields is preferred.

The role offers a base salary plus bonus opportunities and can sit anywhere in North Carolina. The attorney will develop case strategies, file motions and briefs, and represent clients in depositions, mediations, and hearings, while

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina law license in good standing required.
• Experience in workers' compensation, civil litigation, insurance defense, or plaintiff-side advocacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage workers' compensation claims from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate medical, wage, disability, and causation evidence.
• Draft and file claims, motions, discovery, briefs, and settlement documents.
• Represent clients in depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate with employers, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain strong client communication throughout the life of the claim.
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal support staff to keep cases moving forward.

Skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Writing

Client communication

Caseload management

Education

North Carolina law license

Job description

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Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Charlotte, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1046

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

Poulin | Willey is seeking a Workers' Compensation Lawyer to join our growing team in North Carolina. This role requires an active North Carolina law license in good standing.

We are looking for an attorney who can take ownership of their caseload, advocate effectively for injured workers, and move claims from initial evaluation through settlement, hearing, or appeal.

What You Will Do

• Manage workers' compensation claims from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate medical, wage, disability, and causation evidence.
• Draft and file claims, motions, discovery, briefs, and settlement documents.
• Represent clients in depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate with employers, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain strong client communication throughout the life of the claim.
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal support staff to keep cases moving forward.

Requirements

• Active North Carolina law license in good standing.
• Workers' compensation, civil litigation, insurance defense, plaintiff-side advocacy, or related experience.
• Claimant-side workers' compensation experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, writing, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and competing deadlines.

Note: This role can sit anywhere in North Carolina! Candidates must have an active North Carolina law license in good standing. Compensation includes a base salary of $75,000 plus bonus opportunities.